adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was all like a dream--the cities they fled through, the luxury of the big house at Sippican, the capped and aproned maids that were so eager to make one comfortable.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And ten minutes later they were on their way.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
aproned
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From this reading It was all like a dream--the cities they fled through, the luxury of the big house at Sippican, the capped and aproned maids that were so eager to make one comfortable.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was all like a dream--the cities they fled through, the luxury of the big house at Sippican, the capped and aproned maids that were so eager to make one comfortable.
auntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The people she met were like dream people; the busy, useless days seemed too pleasant to be real.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was all like a dream--the cities they fled through, the luxury of the big house at Sippican, the capped and aproned maids that were so eager to make one comfortable.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The people she met were like dream people; the busy, useless days seemed too pleasant to be real.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
cappedadjectiveUS /kæpt/
used especially of front teeth having (artificial) crowns
From this reading It was all like a dream--the cities they fled through, the luxury of the big house at Sippican, the capped and aproned maids that were so eager to make one comfortable.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was all like a dream--the cities they fled through, the luxury of the big house at Sippican, the capped and aproned maids that were so eager to make one comfortable.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading It was all like a dream--the cities they fled through, the luxury of the big house at Sippican, the capped and aproned maids that were so eager to make one comfortable.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The people she met were like dream people; the busy, useless days seemed too pleasant to be real.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
dining-car
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading It was all like a dream--the cities they fled through, the luxury of the big house at Sippican, the capped and aproned maids that were so eager to make one comfortable.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading It was all like a dream--the cities they fled through, the luxury of the big house at Sippican, the capped and aproned maids that were so eager to make one comfortable.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
fledverbUS /fled/
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading It was all like a dream--the cities they fled through, the luxury of the big house at Sippican, the capped and aproned maids that were so eager to make one comfortable.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
gloriousadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːriəs/
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was all like a dream--the cities they fled through, the luxury of the big house at Sippican, the capped and aproned maids that were so eager to make one comfortable.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
LastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading And ten minutes later they were on their way.
laughingadjectiveUS /ˈlæfɪŋ/
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was all like a dream--the cities they fled through, the luxury of the big house at Sippican, the capped and aproned maids that were so eager to make one comfortable.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading It was all like a dream--the cities they fled through, the luxury of the big house at Sippican, the capped and aproned maids that were so eager to make one comfortable.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading It was all like a dream--the cities they fled through, the luxury of the big house at Sippican, the capped and aproned maids that were so eager to make one comfortable.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading It was all like a dream--the cities they fled through, the luxury of the big house at Sippican, the capped and aproned maids that were so eager to make one comfortable.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The people she met were like dream people; the busy, useless days seemed too pleasant to be real.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading And ten minutes later they were on their way.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And ten minutes later they were on their way.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people she met were like dream people; the busy, useless days seemed too pleasant to be real.
pillow-case
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
pinnedverbUS /pɪnd/
inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The people she met were like dream people; the busy, useless days seemed too pleasant to be real.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
PullmannounUS /ˈpʊlmən/
luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The people she met were like dream people; the busy, useless days seemed too pleasant to be real.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
Sammy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The people she met were like dream people; the busy, useless days seemed too pleasant to be real.
seriouslyadverbUS /ˈsɪriəsli/
in a serious manner
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The people she met were like dream people; the busy, useless days seemed too pleasant to be real.
shoutedadjectiveUS /ˈʃaʊtɪd/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
Sippican
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was all like a dream--the cities they fled through, the luxury of the big house at Sippican, the capped and aproned maids that were so eager to make one comfortable.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was all like a dream--the cities they fled through, the luxury of the big house at Sippican, the capped and aproned maids that were so eager to make one comfortable.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading And ten minutes later they were on their way.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was all like a dream--the cities they fled through, the luxury of the big house at Sippican, the capped and aproned maids that were so eager to make one comfortable.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And ten minutes later they were on their way.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And ten minutes later they were on their way.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The people she met were like dream people; the busy, useless days seemed too pleasant to be real.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
uselessadjectiveUS /ˈjuːsləs/
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading The people she met were like dream people; the busy, useless days seemed too pleasant to be real.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The porter had pinned her new hat up in a pillow-case and taken it away, and Sammy was laughing because another porter quite seriously shouted: "Last call for luncheon in the dining-car!"
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And ten minutes later they were on their way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And ten minutes later they were on their way.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I always knew they did it, but I never supposed they really DID!" said Sammy, following her aunt through the shaded brightness of the Pullman to an enchanted table, from which one could see the glorious landscape flashing by.
